Moxa
ioThinx 4533-LX

ioThinx 4533-LX

ioThinx 4530 Series

Advanced modular controllers with built-in serial port

  • -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature model available
  • Easy tool-free installation and removal
  • Supports up to 64 45MR I/O and up to 5 45ML communication modules
  • microSD socket for storage expansion
  • Class I Division 2 and ATEX Zone 2 certifications

Certifications CE · FCC · ATEX · UL Listed

Ships from and sold by A5 IT, an authorized Moxa reseller.

Specifications

Computer

CPU
Armv7 Cortex-A7 dual-core 1 GHz
OS
Moxa Industrial Linux 3 (Debian 11, kernel 5.10) See www.moxa.com/MIL
Clock
Real-time clock with capacitor backup
DRAM
2 GB DDR3L
MRAM
128 kB
Storage Pre-installed
8 GB eMMC (6 GB reserved for the user)
Storage Slot
microSD Slots x 1 (up to 32 GB)
Expansion Slots
Up to 64 (with 45MR I/O modules) Up to 5 (with 45ML communication modules)

Control Logic

Language
C/C++ Python

Computer Interface

Buttons
Reset button

Input/Output Interface

Rotary Switch
0 to 9

Ethernet Interface

10/100BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector)
Auto negotiation speed
Magnetic Isolation Protection
1.5 kV (built-in)

Security Functions

Authentication
Local database
Encryption
AES-256 SHA-256
Security Protocols
SSHv2
Hardware-based Security
TPM 2.0

Serial Interface

Console Port
RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 3-pin (115200, n, 8, 1)
No. of Ports
1 x RS-232/422 or 2 x RS-485-2w
Connector
Spring-type Euroblock terminal
Serial Standards
RS-232/422/485 (software-selectable)
Baudrate
300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps
Flow Control
RTS/CTS
Parity
None, Even, Odd
Stop Bits
1, 2
Data Bits
7, 8

Serial Signals

RS-232
TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, GND
RS-422
Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-2w
Data+, Data-, GND

System Power Parameters

Power Connector
Spring-type Euroblock terminal
No. of Power Inputs
1
Input Voltage
12 to 48 VDC
Power Consumption
1940 mA @ 12 VDC
Over-Current Protection
3 A @ 25°C
Over-Voltage Protection
55 VDC
Output Current
1 A (max.)

Field Power Parameters

Power Connector
Spring-type Euroblock terminal
No. of Power Inputs
1
Input Voltage
12/24 VDC
Over-current Protection
5 A @ 25°C
Over-voltage Protection
33 VDC
Output Current
2 A (max.)

Physical Characteristics

Wiring
Serial cable, 16 to 28 AWG Power cable, 12 to 26 AWG
Strip Length
Serial cable, 9 to 10 mm Power cable, 12 to 13 mm
Housing
Plastic
Dimensions
60.3 x 99 x 75 mm (2.37 x 3.9 x 2.96 in)
Weight
207.7 g (0.457 lb)
Installation
DIN-rail mounting

Standards and Certifications

EMC
EN 55032/35
EMI
CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A
EMS
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1000 MHz: 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 3 V IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
Safety
UL 61010-2-201
Shock
IEC 60068-2-27
Vibration
IEC 60068-2-6
Hazardous Locations
Class I Division 2 ATEX

MTBF

Time
954,606 hrs
Standards
Telcordia Standard SR-332

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature (package included)
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Up to 4000 m

Declaration

Green Product
RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

Warranty

Warranty Period
5 years
Details
See www.moxa.com/warranty

Documentation

NameTypeVersionDate
Firmware for ioThinx 4530 Series (MIL3)296.4 MBFirmwarev2.1Nov 26, 2024 Nov 26, 2024 Release notes
Utility for ioThinx 4530 Series (Linux toolchain)487.0 MBUtilityv2.0Mar 18, 2024 Mar 18, 2024 Release notes
Programming Tools for ioThinx 4530 Series756.1 KBSoftware Packagev2.0Mar 18, 2024 Mar 18, 2024 Release notes
Firmware for ioThinx 4530 Series (ioThinx 4533-LX/LX-T/LX (V1)/LX-T (V1), HW Rev 1.0.x)102.3 MBFirmwarev1.6.0Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Release notes
Software Package for ioThinx 4530 Series (bug fix for 45MR-6810 module)23.5 KBSoftware Packagev1.0Jul 23, 2021 Jul 23, 2021 Release notes
Utility for ioThinx 4530 Series (Linux toolchain for ioThinx 4533-LX/LX-T/LX (V1)/LX-T (V1), HW Rev 1.0.x)335.5 MBUtilityv1.3May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021 Release notes
System Recovery Image for ioThinx 4533-LX/LX-T/LX (V1)/LX-T (V1), HW Rev 1.0.x1.0 GBSoftware Packagev1.0Apr 21, 2021 Apr 21, 2021 Release notes
Programming Tools for ioThinx 4533-LX/LX-T/LX (V1)/LX-T (V1), HW Rev 1.0.x5.2 MBSoftware Packagev1.3Oct 07, 2020 Oct 07, 2020 Release notes
Datasheet for ioThinx 4530 Series2.9 MBDatasheetv3.1Oct 22, 2025
FOSS Statement for Moxa CLI Configuration Tool114.6 KBDeclarationv1.0Dec 10, 2024
FOSS Statement for ioThinx 4533 Series654.4 KBDeclarationv2.0Oct 15, 2024
Moxa Industrial Linux 3.0 (Debian 11) Manual for ioThinx 4530 Series)1.3 MBManualv1.0Jun 03, 2024
Manual for ioThinx 4530 Series2.9 MBManualv1.5Mar 18, 2024
QIG for ioThinx 4530 Series1.4 MBQIGv1.6Mar 18, 2024
Declaration of Conformity for ioThinx 4510/4533 (with 45MR/45ML Modules)310.5 KBDeclarationv1.0Jan 08, 2024
Linux manual for ioThinx 4530 Series (ioThinx 4533-LX/LX-T/LX (V1)/LX-T (V1), HW Rev 1.0.x)1.7 MBManualv2.1Jul 03, 2023
QIG for ioThinx 4530 Series (ioThinx 4533-LX/LX-T/LX (V1)/LX-T (V1), HW Rev 1.0.x)1.6 MBQIGv1.4Jul 30, 2021
Manual for ioThinx 4530 Series (ioThinx 4533-LX/LX-T/LX (V1)/LX-T (V1), HW Rev 1.0.x)4.2 MBManualv1.4Dec 11, 2020
2D CAD for ioThinx 4530 Series (ioThinx4533)672.4 KB2D CADMar 08, 2019